Bob DiMuccio has been a member of RISCPA for 34 years and credits much of his disciplined approach to his CPA training and experience. With an accounting department of approximately 125 professionals, Amica is certainly a company that has a big impact on our small state.

Members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to create a new, international accounting association that will integrate operations of both organizations, while preserving the existing membership bodies.

Rhode Island state government continues to have a long road to travel to improve the state’s overall business climate, but some critically needed reforms have occurred this year. A few key regulatory changes have been made and the 2016 General

“Accounting services for entrepreneurs. By entrepreneurs.” That’s the headline on Jeff Allain’s website for his business New Economy CPA, headquartered in Pawtucket. “We do all the stuff you expect bean counters to do … But what we get really stoked about is working side by side with entrepreneurs. “

In an effort to amplify the connectivity and reciprocity that has become a hallmark of the twice-a-year RISCPA networking receptions, the Society recently unveiled the Professional Affiliate Member (PAM) program. Since approved by the board and membership in April of 2015, we now have close to 100 PAM professionals.

In April of 2017, there will be significant changes to the CPA exam. Heralded from the Board of Examiners at the AICPA, these changes, as noted on the AICPA website, “place a greater emphasis on testing a candidate’s higher-order cognitive skills.”

Being an active member of RISCPA has been a good fit with Gerald "Jay" Benson’s philosophy of giving back. “I am just a strong believer that you participate and contribute to your profession,” says Jay in a no-nonsense manner. “As a professional, it’s your responsibility.”